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H&MHennes & Mauritz AB continues its expansion in
Malaysia by opening its first store in Penang at Gurney Paragon soon. It will
stock a wide variety of the latest, affordable fashion trends without
compromising quality, design and style for men, women and children.

Nike Hypervenom is a completely new product created based on the
feedback of Neymar, Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
These athletes and countless others specified the need for a boot that could
help them create space quickly in and around the penalty area, and get their
shot off from any angle.

The athletes discussed the increased agility of their opponents,
referencing today’s defenders who are now as quick, as agile and as skillful as
many of the world’s top forwards. Neymar was most direct in his feedback “Help
me make space more often and more quickly. I want a boot that helps enhance my
agility and gives me the space to get my shot off before I’m closed down.”

“Neymar’s input was invaluable. He had been wearing the Mercurial
Vapor IX a boot designed to help athletes look and find space to beat a man.
It’s a pure speed product. The Hypervenom focuses on creating the space in
order to put the ball in the net. It’s a small but important nuance. It is designed
to increase the player’s agility and their ability to get a shot off.” said
Phil McCartney, VP Nike Football, Footwear.

New boot for changing game

The Nike Football design team, led by Denis Dekovic, Nike
Football, Design Director began by looking at the attacking forces in today’s
game. The game is changing. It used to
be that speed was focus of the attacking side of the game. But now everybody
has pace to burn. The creation of the Nike Hypervenom is a reaction to the way
the game is changing. Players want to be quicker. Not just in a foot race, but
quicker with the ball at their feet in small spaces. They want to leverage the
natural agility they already have to find space in a congested penalty area.
They want to create chances from nothing.

Revolutionary NIKESKIN upper

The design team knew that the product had to be a revolution in
the way that boots were being created.
Traditionally a new boot will focus on an evolution of the fit, the
upper material or the sole plate and stud configuration. The Hypervenom
features brand new solutions for all of these areas.

Mesh delivers an amazing level of comfort and feel. The athletes
asked us to deliver a boot that gets as close as possible to the feeling of
playing barefoot. Mesh takes us a step closer to doing that. The All Conditions
Control ACC finish keeps the mesh dry, but doesn’t take away any of the
suppleness or comfort so the performance and intent of the design isn’t
effected.

Perfected last and outsole

The Hypervenom also features a new foot last which has focused on
removing access materials to get the foot closer to the ground and the ball.
The last is Nike’s most anatomical last to date.

The final element of the design is perhaps one of the most
underrated innovations in football. Nike worked with some of the world’s top
podiatrists to create a decoupled outsole that increases the player’s ability
to get that important first step away from the defender. The result can be seen
in the groove in the forefoot, helping allow the first metatarsal to be
activated quickly. This part of the foot defines the reaction time of the foot’s
first movement.

The chassis of the outsole features compressed nylon for a
high-response, lightweight plate that helps deliver strength whilst being
incredibly light. The stud configuration and length is designed to allow for
faster penetration to the surface and ultimately a quicker release – all design
innovations created to allow the players to create space quicker than ever
before. The Hypervenom is the ultimate expression of this new breed of
athlete who is unpredictable. He is agile. He is quick. And he can finish like
very few players on the planet.

The new Nike Hypervenom will debut on June 2 feet of
Neymar and Wayne Rooney. Other players set to wear the boot include
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robert Lewandowski and Danny Welbeck. The Nike Hypervenom will be available in Malaysia from August 1
onwards and will retail for RM799 at all Nike retail stores.

Love, Passion, Beauty and Desire; these are the key concepts of
the latest and new men’s fragrance by Versace. A unique aura, sensual on the
skin; Reassuringly virile, these are the keys to the hymn of love announced by
EROS; the triumphant and flamboyant seducer.

Versace launch a new men’s fragrance in five years. EROS, named
after the Greek god of love, able to make people fall in love with his bow and
arrow. Versace EROS was launched and presented at Versace flagship store in
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur recently.

"I designed my new fragrance
EROS for a Man who is both Heroic and Passionate, like a Greek God. EROS is a scent
which depicts and emphasizes Power and Sensuality".

The perfection of the male body is fused with classic sculpture
and the allusion to Greek mythology that has characterized the world of Versace since its beginning. Versace Eros is suitable for a man who is passionate,
strong and master of himself.

The colour of Eros is turquoise, a very strong and masculine
shade. It is a clear reference to the Mediterranean sea and its surrounding
lifestyle. Magnificent Medusa carved at the center of the glass bottle
expresses the iconic strength of EROS. The packaging is simple, yet distinctive
& strong at the same time. It boasts the same distinctive elements of the
bottle. The medusa and the greca symbol, expertly balanced in different levels
of relief, pulse on the turquoise backdrop and convey a very masculine
perception.

The olfactive family of fragrance is comprised of fresh, oriental
and woody notes. The fragrance interprets the sublime masculinity through a
luminous aura with an intense, vibrant and glowing freshness obtained from the
combination of mint leaves, Italian lemon zest and green apple.

An addictive
sensuality delivered by intriguing and enveloping oriental notes derived from
Tonka beans, Ambroxan (Amber), Geranium flower and Vanilla. A racy virility
symbolized by wood-origin scents such as cedarwood from Atlas and Virginia, and
vetyver and oak moss, providing intensity and power.

Versace EROS official video tells the story of an encounter
between the natural elements of water, thunder and lighting, in which the EROS
man immerses himself. The perfection of the male shape is immortalized in all
its glory; its iconic beauty surrounded by Greek statues in a classical
atmosphere. With his great strength, he shoots an arrow into the stormy sky.
VERSACE EROS comes to life, the male fragrance that fills the world with its
energy. The campaign was shot in London by photographers Mert & Marcus,
under the creative direction of Donatella Versace. The protagonist is the
American model Brian Shimansky.

The afternoon event was attended by distinguished VIPs, media, business partners and celebrities. Among them were Alessandro Marci (Versace Commercial Director), Rachelle Ng, Annie Wong, Chermaine Poo and Alan Yun.

Jack and Alessandro Marci

Selina, Jack, Chermaine and Alessandro Marci

Alessandro Marci and Deborah Henry

Versace Boutique at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

VERSACE EROS Fragrances are available at all the leading
departmental stores and VERSACE boutiques and the retail price as below.

I wish to have this 84 Inch Ultra HD 3D TV sitting and smiling at me in
my living room *dream mode on*. By the way, have you seen such a huge 84 Inch HD
3D TV before? Me? not yet but I am going to have a chance to see and try them
very soon yuhuu!!! I am invited to attend the Live Life Large LG’s
blogger event on 8th June at 10am at The Curve (The Piazza). Wow, really look forward to this event because can’t wait to see how excellent is the picture quality
and sound system.

Of course, the key feature that I am looking forward is the 84
inch gigantic screen. With this big screen everything is bigger and clearer
plus is a HD 3D TV I feel like I am in a mini cinema. Not only the screen is
gigantic, it also equipped with Ultra HD TV means the picture quality and
resolution 4 times higher than Full HD. Wow! I hope that I can watch movie at
my home with this gigantic 84 inch HD 3D TV.

Here are some brief introductions of the LG’s Ultra HD 3D TV, it
presents superb picture quality with 8 million pixels per frame, four times the
resolution (3840 x 2160) of existing Full HD TV panels. The additional Resolution
Upscaler, plus allows images from external sources such as hard drives, mobile
devices and user-generated content websites rendered in perfect detail.
Equipped with CINEMA 3D technology and 2.2 Speaker System, this impressive 84
inch display which is equivalent to four 42 inch TVs promises the most
immersive viewing experience all at the comfort of our home. You can find out more details about the 84 Inch LG Ultra HD 3D TV at this link

Cool, there will be activities, games and fantastic prizes by LG
to be won on the day of the blogger event. Plus the best blog post will get to
win the LG 84 inch HD 3D TV. Can’t wait till 8th of June. Other than this
blogger event, LG will be having a roadshow at The Curve (The Piazza) from 7th
-9th June 2013, 10am to 10pm.

Come experience Malaysia’s 1st Remote Controlled Engine Rodeo
Live. Bring your family members and join the Castrol Magnatec “Be a Cling Hero”
road show this weekend to experience a fun-filled event with a host of exciting
activities includes an edutainment kid zone to learn about car engine
protection knowledge and road safety tips.

You can also try their hand at the Castrol Magnatec Intelligent
Molecules Experience 3D Augmented Reality app game, to stand a chance to win a
family holiday to Hong Kong Disneyland, and other amazing prizes*.

Take this opportunity to join us to be a “Cling Hero’’ challenger
and experience Malaysia’s 1st Remote Controlled Engine Rodeo live! Curious to
know if you have what it takes to be the best clinger?

Castrol Magnatec “Be a Cling Hero” Road Show

Dates: 31 May – 2 June 2013

Time: 10am -10pm

Venue: Sunway Pyramid Blue Concourse

With amazing prizes up for grabs every hour at the event, don’t
miss this thrilling experience and learn how to be a Cling Hero to provide
instant protection. For more information
on Castrol Magnatec “Be a Cling Hero” at Castrol Malaysia Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/castrolmalaysia
or Twitter at @castrolmy

Good morning! Let’s check the new beauty products that are going
to be available in Malaysia market next month. StriVectin™, the clinical
anti-aging expert, gets even with dark circles with the launch of the NEW
StriVectin-WH™ Photo-White Dark Circle Corrector. Helps to reduces dark circles
and brightens the eye area. I definitely need this eye treatment as my dark eye
circles getting more obvious. Rescue me pleaseee….

The new StriVectin-WH™ Photo-White Dark Circle Corrector brightens
skin, while having a positive cumulative effect on skin-cell health, so your
dark circles and spots get even and stay even longer. Over time, see a
reduction in the look of dark circles for a visibly brighter, more refreshed
eye area. As a matter of fact, 90% of women saw visibly lighter dark circles in
as little as 14 days. Just gently pat around eye area in the morning and evening
with fingertip.

StriVectin-WH™ Photo-White Dark Circle Corrector works on three
levels to:

Regulate the production of melanin,
normalize the transfer of pigment and improve the overall quality of the cell

Increase micro-circulation and drain
under-eye area to reduce dark circles and puffiness

Strengthen the skin barrier to reduce
the appearance of dark circles which can be caused by thinning skin

Key Ingredients:

Proprietary
NIA-114™ (niacin, in the form of Nicotinic
Acid) targets the triggers that cause dark circles and spots by normalizing
the transfer of pigments, and helping to stimulate DNA repair for a visible
reduction in under-eye dark circles, eyelid darkness, age and dark spots.

In honour of Mother’s Day, Avon recently celebrated the special
day bringing mothers and kids together with a line of family activities at
Space U8, Shah Alam. One of the highlights of the event, Avon introduced the
latest Lipstick called Totally Kissable Lipstick which Avon commits to donate
RM1 from each lipstick sold to raise Avon’s Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer fund.
The kids expressed their love to their mothers by kissing and hugging their
mothers in support of the breast cancer awareness campaign.

The latest range of Totally Kissable Lipstick is unique blend of
Avocado, Coconut Oils Condition, Collagen and Fruit Enzymes which gives up to 3
times Smoothing Complex. Comes in 10 attractive shades, these lipstick is on
Special Intro Price of RM23.90 (RM27.50 for Sabah & Sarawak). With the
purchase of each lipstick, it also comes with an attractive pink color Coin
Purse worth RM5.90.

“Mother’s Day should be celebrated every day. We should be
reminded a mother is not just a woman who has given birth to her own flesh and
blood but more notably, someone who sacrifices so much to nurture their
children to attain great heights. We must show our mothers how much we care
about them. That is why it is important that children should encourage their
mothers to check their breast regularly,” said Elaine Aisyah, Senior Marketing

Families were filling up the space as early as 9.30am to join the
celebration as the event kicked start with cooking demonstration by using Avon
Master Cook cooking ware. While the
mothers were enjoying their cooking session, kids were invited to participate a
colouring contest themed “I love you, Mama”. 30 lucky individuals were seen all
smiley when they received a goody bag from Avon for being the early birds that
morning.

Other activities for the families included games, mother and
daughter look alike photography contest, quiz, skincare regime session, lip spa
tips and lucky draw with attractive prizes to be won. Along with enjoying the
event, each mother received a bouquet of flowers to take home.

For more information, call Avon’s Toll Free Line at 1-800-22-AVON
(2866) or visit www.my.avon.com or www.facebook.com/AvonMy

Malaysia iProperty website is favourite among property seekers
especially those looking for their dream home. Home is where the heart is… so what
is your have your dream home? It is a castle like those in the Happily Ever
After fairy tales story. iProperty.com Malaysia has launched the Happily Ever After Home
campaign, where interested individuals are invited to submit their details via
Facebook and answer a simple question.

To increase their chances of winning, participants can spin their
own versions of four selected fairy tales that entertained them as children.
These fairy tales, which iProperty.com Malaysia has added a modern twist to,
are Hensem & Gatal, Rafunzel, Red Riding in da Hood and Jack & the
Kacang Panjang.

The one to emerge triumphant in the end will ride off into the
sunset with RM10,000 to fund their own happily ever after home. A total of 10
Apple TVs are also available as prizes; after all, nothing says ‘luxury’ quite
like a nifty gadget that allows you to easily get your favourite shows and
movies from the Internet.

The Happily Ever After Home campaign is open to all Malaysians
above the age of 18. Entries must be submitted no later than 12am on 21st June
2013 and winners will be shortlisted based on the number of likes. A total of
20 contestants with the most likes will then be selected before the winning entries
are chosen, which will be based on the creativity of the story they create.

Two grand prize winners from Malaysia won for 3 days 2 nights
‘Brighten Up Global Beauty Camp’ held recently in Korea.

The winners were Miah
Chua (age 28) and Amanda Saw Suyin (age 25). Emerging as the grand prize
winners, both Chua and Saw, were off to Seoul, Korea where they were given
beauty experiences. Together with the Malaysian winners were 29 other girls
from 7 Asian countries including Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore,
Vietnam, and Thailand where they enjoyed a 3 days 2 nights stay at W Hotel.

Song Hye-Kyo, Korea’s leading actress and Laneige’s brand
ambassador was at the beauty camp to greet the winners and to conduct the
beauty class. During the session she shared some of her beauty secrets and gave
participants some tips to look beautiful. The participants were given a photo
opportunity with Song Hye-Kyo and received a personalized autograph from her.

Photo Shoot with Song Joong-Ki, LANEIGE Hommebrand ambassador

One of the highlights of the Beauty Camp was a photo shoot with
Song Joong-Ki, the brand ambassador for LANEIGE Homme. Song is the new global
male Korean wave star and is known for his signature smile and friendliness.
All 31 participants were given a complete makeover by Laneige’s make-up artists
before the shoot.

Fashionista talk… whether it is a classic Chanel suit or this
season’s hottest Jimmy Choo shoes, Fashion Hunters follows the
fashionistas at Second Time Around as they go out searching the attics, closets
and garages of New York’s elite. Far
from the land of thrift, this hip shop makes dreams come true for shoppers
looking for designer fashions on a budget.

The team - made up of sales associates Tara, Ambria, Karina,
Wilson - has to deal with demanding customers from savvy socialites to downtown
hipsters looking to sell back or buy their next great “get.”

Tara Muscarella

Tara is the no nonsense manager of Second Time Around. Originally
from Waterford, CT, her favorite designers include Coco Chanel, and who she
refers to as "The 3 Ms": Miu Miu, Marni, and Missoni. Tara has a
passion for the "green of fashion," encouraging those around her to
recycle their fashionable wears, finding style in what others may see as dated
frocks. She hopes to one day own a boutique and utilize her eye for beauty by
traveling the world on the continuous hunt for unique designs and wears.

Ambria Miscia

Ambria is the energetic Assistant Manager at Second Time Around
with a vast knowledge and penchant for high-end designers and labels. Some of
her favorites include Giambattista Valli, Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, and
Elie Saab. Originally from Hopkinton, Massachusetts, she attended the Fashion
Institute of Technology for a degree in Merchandising Management and has worked
in fashion and film for most of her adult life. The classic single girl in the
city, Ambria loves to hit all the hottest spots New York has to offer. With a
self-described personal style of sexy, yet sophisticated, with an urban edge,
Ambria is serious about fashion. Even if she can't afford what she wants, she
still manages to surround herself with high-end merchandise by organizing
"Birkin Swap" parties for wealthy clientele.

Karina Lepiner

Karina is the consummate New Yorker. She is a mother of two and
works part-time at Second Time Around for fun -- and for fashion. She is an
uptown girl, but totally comfortable in the downtown consignment world. She
happily recruits her stylish and somewhat privileged friends to consign, which
improves the store's inventory as well as keeps everyone connected to the Upper
East Side fashionistas. Karina's personal style of sophisticated, edgy, and
chic is reflected in her favorite places to shop, which include Chanel, YSL,
Zara, Gap, All Saints, Calypso, Louboutin, Prada, and Zac Posen.

Wilson Payamps

Wilson is originally from the Dominican Republic. He currently
resides in New York City, where he is enrolled at the New York School of
Interior Design. He is the newest and youngest employee at Second Time Around,
and his goal is to become a professional stylist and interior designer, working
with fashion icons such as Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors. Wilson admires the
work of an additional number of designers including Alexander Wang, Ralph
Lauren, Alexander McQueen, Gucci, and Prada. He hopes to one day design his own
line and boutiques around the world and to give back to his community by
starting a center for homeless children, in honor of his own humble beginnings.

Let’s take a peep, what are you going to expect in Episode 1 and 2…

Episode #1 – Consigning Women

Meet Tara, Ambria, and Karina who are the lifeblood of upscale
consignment store Second Time Around, located in New York City. Business is
looking up when they consign a $6,000 dress once worn by J. Lo as well as
authenticate two dresses potentially made by Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la
Renta. They also visit the closet of socialite Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti, who
consigns items that will be worth over $3,000 of merchandise to the store.
Plus, the staff will welcome a new employee, Wilson, who is brought in to build
out the men's section. But when Wilson criticizes the current state of STA's collection,
Ambria lets it be known, "If he's going to talk smack, then he better have
the goods to back it up." She's not letting anyone destroy the delicate
personality balance or the business of STA.

Episode #2 – Birkin Bash

Wilson does his first consign with several LaQuan Smith pieces
brought in by LaQuan's manager. Ambria decides to throw a Birkin swap party to
build relationships with current and potential clients who own these bags worth
$10,000 to $100,000. She brings in Birkin Bag expert Michael Tonello to
authenticate the bags, but things get tricky when she discovers that one bag
owner may have a fake. Tara also has her work cut out for her as she tried to
persuade a consigner to part with so she can snag a Gucci leather dress.

That’s all for episode 1 and 2, however I have the summary of
Fashion Hunter from Episode 1 to 11 hehehe… will release it weekly. Bet your Monday
evening will never be boring again. There are many more juicy stories going on after
this and omg the brands like Donna Karan, Gucci, Christian Dior, Chanel, Issey Miyake,
Lauren Bacall, Miu Miu, Proenza, Alberta Ferretti, Jackie Rogers, Just Cavalli,
YSL, Tom Ford, Louboutin, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, J. Mendel, Christian
Lacroix and many more.

HaKU Live in Kuala Lumpur 2013 will be held in collaboration
with the Sakura Collection Student Awards 2013, which is in return held in
conjunction with the Sakura Collection 2013 - one of the line-up events
for Tokyo Tower’s 55th Anniversary.

A fashion design contest opened to all
non-Japanese students andamateur designers, the winner of the Sakura Collection
Student Awards 2013 will win an all expense paid trip to Japan to attend the
Sakura Collection 2013 in October, which will be specifically held at
Tokyo Tower.

Top model Amber Chia and fashion guru Gillian Hung, amongst the
confirmed judges, will pick the winning design based on creativity
andoriginality according to the theme of “Japan”, as contestants are allowed to
develop their creations or designs according to an image or culture of the
country.Besides that, the outfit designed by the winning student will be
paraded by one of the models in Japan during the Sakura Collection 2013.

Get summer-ready and spoilt with choices with this season's
collection by Pink N' Proper from trends such as pastels, florals, chiffons,
edgy and delicate embellishments. Get ultra feminine, yet stylish and edgy.
Brands that we bring in for this SS13 collection are from Rare London, Coco’s
Fortune, Paprika, Fashion Union, H&M, AX Paris, and ASOS.

Pink N’ Proper is founded in August of 2011. We are one of the
only few online platform in Malaysia that caters trendy female high-street
brands found across Europe such as Rare London, ASOS, Vero Moda, Coco’s
Fortune, Boohoo and many more. Its mission is to expose and introduce
Malaysians to branded products that are not usually found in local retailers. Pink
N’ Proper specialize in current fashion trends ranging from classy dinner
dresses to casual work wear to formal meeting wears and deliver worldwide.